plainspoken Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- earnest
- unreserved
- up-front
- open
- straightforward
- free-spoken
- out-front
- vocal
- openhearted
- direct
- straight
- plain
- blunt
- unguarded
- forthcoming
- forthright
Weak:
- undesigning
- brusque
- unrestrained
- unaffected
- impolite
- unpretentious
- thoughtless
- real
- vociferous
- unsubtle
- outgoing
- brusk
- uninhibited
- freehearted
- unpretending
- bluff
- foursquare
- ungracious
- inconsiderate
- sharp
- undiplomatic
- naive
- gruff
- ingenuous
- natural
- na-ve
- innocent
- abrupt
- artless
- sincere
- guileless
- rude
- curt
- tactless
- crusty
Strongest:
- restrained
- taciturn
- reserved
- reserved
- unforthcoming
- laconic
- laconic
- unforthcoming
- inhibited
- reticent
- evasive
- taciturn
- quiet
- inhibited
- evasive
- reticent
- ambiguous
- uncommunicative
- ambiguous
- dissembling
- quiet
- restrained
- uncommunicative
- dissembling
Strong:
- uncandid
- courteous
- tight-lipped
- politic
- considerate
- considerate
- equivocal
- tight-lipped
- polite
- uncandid
- tactful
- civil
- diplomatic
- politic
- diplomatic
- tactful
- circuitous
- equivocal
- close-mouthed
- polite
- courteous
- circuitous
- civil
- close-mouthed
Weak:
No Weak antonyms found.
plainspoken Meaning
plainspoken (s)
using simple and direct language
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
plainspoken Sentence Examples
- The candidate's plainspoken remarks resonated with voters who appreciated her honesty.
- The doctor delivered the diagnosis in a plainspoken manner, ensuring the patient fully understood.
- The historian's plainspoken account of the war dispelled many misconceptions.
- The professor's plainspoken lecture helped students grasp the complex material.
- The journalist wrote a plainspoken article, presenting the facts without embellishment.
- The politician's plainspoken speech captivated the audience with its candor.
- The lawyer's plainspoken opening statement set the tone for the trial.
- The teacher used plainspoken language to explain the concept to struggling students.
- The CEO's plainspoken annual report provided transparency and accountability to shareholders.
- The author's plainspoken memoir offered a raw and intimate glimpse into his life experiences.
FAQs About the word plainspoken
using simple and direct language, characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
candid, honest, frank,outspoken, earnest, unreserved, up-front, open,straightforward, free-spoken
restrained, taciturn, reserved, reserved, unforthcoming, laconic, laconic, unforthcoming, inhibited, reticent
The candidate's plainspoken remarks resonated with voters who appreciated her honesty.
The doctor delivered the diagnosis in a plainspoken manner, ensuring the patient fully understood.
The historian's plainspoken account of the war dispelled many misconceptions.
The professor's plainspoken lecture helped students grasp the complex material.
